encampment

noun

en·​camp·​ment in-ˈkamp-mənt 

en-

1

a

: the place where a group (such as a body of troops) is encamped

b

: the individuals that make up an encampment

2

: the act of encamping : the state of being encamped

Synonyms of encampment

• campground
• camp
• campsite

Examples of encampment in a Sentence

a recreational area that will serve as this year's encampment for the Scouts' jamboree

Recent Examples on the Web

Of the 1,212 people contacted during that sweep, 118 went to shelters, 81 were connected with services and 109 later returned to encampments. —Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026

Sadeh interviewed residents of the Sylmar encampment who said Harker was addicted to heroin and known to break into parked cars. —Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026

Since then, the city has amended its encampment cleanup protocols, including the introduction of tent checks using thermal imaging technology and a more judicious use of heavy machinery. —Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026

As of Friday, Partners for HOME said 14 people who had been living at the Bell Street encampment have been connected to housing, shelter or support services. —Emily McLeod, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

encampment

noun

en·​camp·​ment in-ˈkamp-mənt 

1

: the act of encamping : the state of being encamped

2

: the site of a camp